tigereyes
A story about rewriting the narrative
short film ‘Tigereyes’ directed by Martina Trepczyk
Award winning short film about Hamna 'Hamty' Hussain,
the first and only female, muslim scuba diver on a remote Maldivian island
diving with the world's most feared and misunderstood animal - the shark.
She chooses to wear the hijab as a symbol of invite for other women to join her
in oceanic leadership positions while battling stigmas -
those of sharks and her own.
film not released yet.
meet hamna ‘Hamty’ Hussain
The first and still only female, muslim shark guide and dive instructor Hamty Hussain of Fuvahmulah, a volcanic Maldivian island, believed to be surrounded by the largest tiger shark population in the world.
She is changing the trajectory of many women and girls to follow and started a programme in collaboration with PADI to help more women enter the Maldivian dive world. She is also co-founder of Miyaru, a research plattform bringing together scientists, conservationists and storytellers on a mission to study and further protect the shark population. A project, that is currently also collaborating with National Geographic.
Whilst she has overcome many challenges in life, one thing is clear – she knows where she belongs:
Underwater diving with tiger sharks.
Directed by Martina Trepczyk
Cinematography by Kyle Armstrong Roepke
Music by David Furrer
Watch Trailer
Tigereyes goes jackson wild
The short film has sparked conversations at film festivals worldwide, winning five awards and earning the prestigious title of finalist in the 'Breakthrough Film 2023' category at Jackson Wild Media Awards — lovingly referred to as 'the Green Oscars' in the natural history film world.
“Considered the highest bar of achievement in natural history filmmaking, the Jackson Wild Media Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in nature, science, and conservation storytelling.” - quote from official website
“I learned how to be a woman
while diving with sharks”
— Hamna Hussain